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YT05 WDO

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

16,161 mi
Last recorded16,161 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 WDO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 16,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 16,122 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 16,086 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 15,989 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 15,678 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 15,554 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 15,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 15,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 15,162 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 14,723 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 14,198 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 13,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 13,999 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 13,236 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 12,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 12,480 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,488 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 13 Apr 2010 8,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 18 Apr 2009 7,914 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,582 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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YT05 WDO is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 39,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT05 WDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT05 WDO registered?

YT05 WDO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YT05 WDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 WDO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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